Ryan Novaczyk is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas and UMBC’s Erickson School and serves as the CEO of New Perspective Senior Living in Minnesota. In addition to his responsibilities managing fiscal operations and business development, Ryan Novaczyk maintains involvement with professional organizations that include LeadingAge Minnesota and Argentum. For three decades, Argentum has represented the interests of senior living professionals across the United States. The organization advocates for dignity and quality of life for the older adult population, which will continue to increase as the country’s population ages. To support this mission, Argentum prioritizes key imperatives that include: - Workforce development to better compete with the service sector for high quality employees while maintaining a strong workforce. - Continuous quality improvement through professional standards and certification programs. - Advocacy for operational excellence and regulatory models that foster innovative service delivery models. - Development of memory care facilities and flexible environments that allow compassionate senior living and consumer choice. For further information on Argentum and the organization’s mission and goals, visit www.argentum.org.